HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8539.32 – Lamps; discharge, (excluding ultra-violet), mercury or sodium vapour lamps, metal halide lamps
HS code 8539.32 is the 6-digit subheading for lamps, discharge, (excluding ultra-violet), mercury or sodium vapour lamps, metal halide lamps. It is used for high-pressure sodium lamps, low-pressure sodium lamps, mercury vapor lamps, metal halide lamps and ceramic metal halide lamps.
What HS 8539.32 covers
This HS code covers high-intensity discharge (HID) lamps such as mercury vapor, sodium vapor (both high and low pressure), and metal halide lamps. These lamps are characterized by their high light output, long lifespan, and efficiency, making them ideal for large-area illumination like street lighting, sports arenas, industrial high-bay lighting, and floodlighting. While increasingly challenged by LED technology, they continue to be traded for new projects in some regions and, more commonly, for replacement in existing infrastructure due to their initial cost-effectiveness or specific light spectrum properties. Importers are typically municipalities, large industrial facilities, and infrastructure development projects. Exporters are often countries with advanced manufacturing capabilities in specialized lighting.
- Covers
- High-pressure sodium lamps
- Low-pressure sodium lamps
- Mercury vapor lamps
- Metal halide lamps
- Ceramic metal halide lamps
- Pulse start metal halide lamps
- Quartz metal halide lamps
- Examples
- Philips SON-T
- Osram NAV-T
- GE Lucalox
- Sylvania Metalarc
- Venture Lighting Metal Halide
Codes often confused with 8539.32
Common mistake. These are distinct from fluorescent lamps (853931) due to their different gas mixtures and operating principles, and also from LED lamps (853952) which are their modern, energy-efficient replacements.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 853932, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 853932 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 24% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $76M 22% of world exports
- 2 Germany $57M 16% of world exports
- 3 Poland $43M 13% of world exports
World total: $347M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $89M 24% of world imports
- 2 Germany $34M 9.3% of world imports
- 3 Poland $31M 8.6% of world imports
World total: $366M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 8539.32 3
Brazil splits HS 8539.32 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8539.32.10 Mercury vapour lampsDe vapor de mercúrio
- 8539.32.20 Sodium vapour lampsDe vapor de sódio
- 8539.32.30 Metal halide lampsDe halogeneto metálico
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 85.39 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8539.32
What is HS code 853932?
HS code 853932 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Lamps; discharge, (excluding ultra-violet), mercury or sodium vapour lamps, metal halide lamps. This HS code covers high-intensity discharge (HID) lamps such as mercury vapor, sodium vapor (both high and low pressure), and metal halide lamps. These lamps are characterized by their high light output, long lifespan, and efficiency, making them ideal for large-area illumination like street lighting, sports arenas, industrial high-bay lighting, and floodlighting. While increasingly challenged by LED technology, they continue to be traded for new projects in some regions and, more commonly, for replacement in existing infrastructure due to their initial cost-effectiveness or specific light spectrum properties. Importers are typically municipalities, large industrial facilities, and infrastructure development projects. Exporters are often countries with advanced manufacturing capabilities in specialized lighting.
What products fall under HS code 853932?
High-pressure sodium lamps, low-pressure sodium lamps, mercury vapor lamps, metal halide lamps, ceramic metal halide lamps, pulse start metal halide lamps, quartz metal halide lamps
What are common misclassifications for HS code 853932?
These are distinct from fluorescent lamps (853931) due to their different gas mixtures and operating principles, and also from LED lamps (853952) which are their modern, energy-efficient replacements.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 853932?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 853932 in UN Comtrade data were China ($76M, 22% of world exports), Germany ($57M) and Poland ($43M). World exports came to about $347M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 853932?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 853932 in UN Comtrade data were China ($89M, 24% of world imports), Germany ($34M) and Poland ($31M). World imports came to about $366M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 853932 structured?
HS code 853932 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (85) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (39) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (32) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 853932?
Brazil splits HS code 853932 into 3 NCM codes: 8539.32.10 (Mercury vapour lamps), 8539.32.20 (Sodium vapour lamps), 8539.32.30 (Metal halide lamps). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.